Climate Change Data

LEFT FIELD PRINTING GROUP LIMITED 澳獅環球集團有限公司

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:41,893.70 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:322.95 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:6,990.13 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:34,580.62 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:8,848,266 kWh/year + 5,142,137 MJ Natural Gas + 372,375 MJ LPG
Water Consumption:9,599.00 m3/year
Waste Generated:7,686 tonnes/year (Hazardous: 176 tonnes, Non-hazardous: 7,510 tonnes)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Awarded ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems in its Fyshwick production and Hume warehousing facilities.
  • Recycled 4,764.97 tonnes of paper and 67.93 tonnes of aluminum.
  • Implemented energy conservation measures, including LED lighting and energy-efficient equipment.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a safe working environment with only 10 work-related injuries and 260 lost days due to work-related accidents and diseases.
  • Provided 2,977 training hours to employees.
  • Employs 301 full-time employees, with 99.3% located in Australia.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted a Code of Conduct including provisions for conflicts of interest, privacy, and anti-corruption.
  • Implemented a whistle-blowing policy.
  • No legal cases regarding corrupt practices were brought against the Group or its employees during the reporting period.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption, paper use, and business travel.
  • Wastewater generation from printing processes.
  • Maintaining a competitive remuneration package for employees.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy conservation measures to minimize emissions.
  • Engaged waste collection companies for hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  • Recycled waste materials.
  • Regularly reviews employee remuneration packages to maintain competitiveness.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Focus on ethical supply chain management.
  • Considers environmental factors during procurement, avoiding disposable products and prioritizing suppliers with durable, less-packaged products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,930.3 tCO2e (Scope I & II)
Scope 1 Emissions:407.5 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:7,522.8 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:4,088.2 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:36,317.3 GJ
Water Consumption:7,320 m3
Waste Generated:6,368.7 tons (non-hazardous), 145.9 tons (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:104.3 tCO2e per AUD million revenue (Scope I & II)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Group-wide hazardous waste intensity dropped 14% compared to the previous year.
  • Close to 100% of paper raw material input are products certified under responsible forest management labels.
  • New plate production solution implemented, lowering chemical and waste production.

Social Achievements

  • Established and implemented Child and Forced Labour Policy.
  • 3,136 hours of training hours recorded, averaging 8.5 hours per staff (9% increase from last year).
  • 13 staff attained vocational certificates related to Printing and Printing manufacturing.
  • Approximately AUD 70,800 in sponsorships to youth development activities.

Governance Achievements

  • Board directly manages sustainability performance via regular meetings with major organisational functions.
  • Regular reviews of ESG-related goals and targets as part of the annual business planning process.
  • Security Risk Assessments carried out at least once every two years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope III emissions throughout the value chain.
  • Water resource conservation in a dry climate.
  • Sustainable approaches to product packaging.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Energy reduction initiatives (LED lighting, energy-efficient equipment).
  • Water recycling opportunities, rainwater harvesting, low-flush toilets.
  • Exploring more sustainable packaging approaches.
  • Central booking system for business trips, video conferencing for communication.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic supplier assessments via evaluation questionnaires and on-site audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct requiring environmental responsibility, human rights, and business ethics.
  • Close to 100% of paper raw material input certified under FSC or PEFC.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (CanPrint), ISO 9001:2015 (CanPrint)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,021.3 tCO2e (Scope I & II)
Scope 1 Emissions:336.8 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:6,684.5 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:3,440.0 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:33,687.8 GJ
Water Consumption:6,513 m3
Waste Generated:5,705.1 tonnes (non-hazardous), 87.2 tonnes (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:21.3 tCO2e per HKD million revenue (Scope I & II)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced hazardous waste intensity by 25% compared to the previous year.

Social Achievements

  • Established and implemented a Child and Forced Labour Policy meeting the highest legal and ethical standards.
  • Provided approximately 950 training hours (3.6 hours per staff).

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to air emissions, effluent discharges, noise emissions, greenhouse gases, and waste generated.
  • Implemented robust systems to ensure all discharges to air, water, and land are compliant with regulatory standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting business operations and training hours.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Included pandemic risks into enterprise risk management policies.
  • Minimized face-to-face communication.
  • Provided protective and disinfection products.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic supplier assessments conducted via evaluation questionnaires and on-site audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct requiring compliance with all applicable laws, environmentally responsible operations, and upholding human rights and business ethics.
  • Close to 100% of paper raw material input certified under FSC or PEFC labels.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (CanPrint), ISO 9001:2015 (CanPrint)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,343.4 tCO2e/year (Scope I & II)
Scope 1 Emissions:365.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:6,978.1 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3.5 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:9,855.0 mWh/year
Water Consumption:7,273 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,592.5 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:19.0 tCO2e per HKD million revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Close to 100% of paper raw material input are products certified under responsible forest management labels.
  • Reduced hazardous waste intensity by 20%
  • Reduced non-hazardous waste intensity by 17%
  • Reduced energy intensity by 11%
  • Reduced water intensity by 5%

Social Achievements

  • Established and implemented Child and Forced Labour Policy.
  • Provided 426 hours of training (1.33 hours per staff).
  • Made sponsorships to related activities valued at approximately HKD 244,000.

Governance Achievements

  • Board directly manages sustainability performance.
  • Regular reviews of ESG-related goals and targets.
  • Zero-tolerance for corruption.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Pathway of GHG emission reduction
  • Pathway of air emission reduction
  • Pathway of noise emission reduction
  • Pathway of hazardous waste reduction
  • Pathway of non-hazardous waste reduction
  • Pathway of energy consumption reduction
  • Pathway of water consumption reduction
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting business operations.
  • Climate change risks (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Included pandemic risks in enterprise risk management policies.
  • Minimized face-to-face communication.
  • Implemented emergency plans for extreme weather.
  • Formulated measures to respond to climate-related risks.
  • Investing in energy-efficient technologies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic supplier assessments via evaluation questionnaires and on-site audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • Close to 100% of paper raw material input is FSC or PEFC certified.
  • Use of soy-based inks.
  • Selection of biodegradable, phosphate-free, and non-toxic products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather (storms and flooding)
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes (net-zero emissions by 2050)
Opportunities
  • Transition to low-carbon business, enhanced reputation, new business partnerships.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESG Reporting Guide (Appendix 27 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (CanPrint), ISO 9001:2015 (CanPrint)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9,285.4 tCO2e/year (Scope I and II)
Scope 1 Emissions:486.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8,798.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:5.4 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:12,279.0 mWh/year
Water Consumption:9,659.7 m3/year
Waste Generated:7,227.2 tons/year (non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:18.4 tCO2e per HKD million revenue (Scope I and II)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced hazardous waste intensity by 30%
  • Increased recycling of non-hazardous waste by 39%
  • Reduced carbon intensity (Scope I and II) by 3%

Social Achievements

  • No work-related fatalities
  • Reduced lost days due to work injuries by 14%
  • Provided 817.5 training hours (average 2.1 hours per staff)

Governance Achievements

  • No incidents of non-compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations
  • Implemented internal whistle-blowing procedures

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy consumption due to large offset printing presses
  • Potential for supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather
  • Potential for increased operating costs due to new net-zero emission legislation
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-efficient LED lighting and cooling systems
  • Formulating emergency plans to deal with extreme weather events
  • Continuously assessing supplier risks and conducting supply chain mapping

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic re-evaluation of high-risk suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct requiring compliance with all applicable laws, environmental responsibility, human rights, and business ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events causing operational and supply chain disruptions
Transition Risks
  • Increased operating costs due to new net-zero emission legislation
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (CanPrint)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9282.1 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:389.2 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8892.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:11.3 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:10755.4 mWh/year
Water Consumption:14258.3 m3/year
Waste Generated:6771.1 tons/year (non-hazardous), 109.0 tons/year (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:16.6 tCO2e per HKD million revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope I emissions by 20%, Scope II emissions by 1%, and total Scope I and II emissions by 0%
  • Reduced energy intensity by 21%
  • Reduced packaging consumption intensity by 21%
  • Reduced non-hazardous waste intensity by 15%
  • 98% of paper waste recycled

Social Achievements

  • No work-related fatalities
  • Reduced work-related injuries by 19%
  • Reduced lost days due to work injury by 15%
  • Provided 872.25 hours of safety-related training
  • Employee turnover rate of 13.4%

Governance Achievements

  • Zero tolerance policy for corruption, bribery, extortion, fraud and money laundering
  • Established internal whistle-blowing procedures

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased hazardous waste intensity by 18%
  • Increased Scope III emissions from business travel by 241%
  • Increased water consumption intensity by 34%
Mitigation Strategies
  • Regular maintenance on vehicles and forklifts for optimal performance and emissions reduction
  • Monitoring electricity consumption and lowering energy usage
  • Limiting business travel and selecting direct flights
  • Recycling water through plate developer filtration systems
  • Installing rainwater catchment tanks and water-saving products
  • Considering more sustainable approaches to product packaging

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic re-evaluation of high-risk suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct requiring compliance with all applicable local and national laws, environmentally responsible operations, upholding human rights and business ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events causing damage to constructions and company assets, affecting employee health, disrupting operations and supply chains
Transition Risks
  • Increased legal responsibilities, investment for operations, and training due to net-zero emissions targets
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HKEx ESG Reporting Guide

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (CanPrint)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed